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FuturLab

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Founded
2003
Employees
51-200
Offices
2

About FuturLab

FuturLab is a British video game developer and publisher creating original interactive entertainment for PC, consoles, virtual reality and mobile platforms. Founded in 2003 by James Marsden, the Brighton and Hove studio began as a two-person Flash-game operation before expanding into console and PC development.

The studio is known for combining accessible, satisfying play with multi-platform development. Its early catalogue includes the fast-paced Velocity series, Surge, Coconut Dodge, Tiny Trax and Mini-Mech Mayhem. FuturLab later broadened its work with Peaky Blinders: Mastermind and the cleaning simulation PowerWash Simulator.

PowerWash Simulator and original IP

PowerWash Simulator, developed in collaboration with Square Enix Collective, established the studio’s “frictionless, soothing fun” approach to simulation games. The title has expanded through crossover content based on franchises including Tomb Raider, Final Fantasy VII, Warhammer 40,000, Back to the Future, SpongeBob SquarePants, Shrek and Star Wars.

FuturLab has also developed virtual-reality and mobile editions of the game, alongside PowerWash Simulator 2, which adds split-screen co-op and customizable player bases. Its capabilities span full-cycle development, original-IP creation, console and mobile porting, publishing and release management, and live-game content delivery.

Studio today

FuturLab operates as an active, autonomous boutique subsidiary of Miniclip Group following Miniclip’s 2024 acquisition. Led by CEO Kirsty Rigden, the studio continues to develop games across established and emerging platforms while building on its own franchises and selected third-party collaborations.

More about FuturLab

Leadership and workplace practices

  • Kirsty Louise Rigden is FuturLab’s CEO and a director. Founder James Joseph Ellis Marsden resigned his directorship when Miniclip acquired the studio in March 2024.
  • FuturLab describes a zero-crunch approach with fixed 9am–5pm hours. Its stated staff provisions include duvet days, healthcare, paid personal-development and volunteer time, and virtual mental-therapy access through Spill.

Recognition

The studio’s reported industry recognition includes Ukie’s Best UK Developer (2025) and MCV/DEVELOP’s Best Indie Studio (2023 and 2024).

Notable credits

10 credits
  • PowerWash Simulator 2
  • PowerWash Simulator
  • PowerWash Simulator VR
  • Peaky Blinders: Mastermind
  • Mini-Mech Mayhem
  • Tiny Trax
  • Velocity 2X
  • Velocity Ultra
  • Surge Deluxe
  • Coconut Dodge

Offices

Where FuturLab is based

2 locations

  • Brighton and Hove Studio Headquarters

    Headquarters
    Regent House, Hove Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DW, United KingdomBrighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom
    About this office

    Studio headquarters, development lab and collaboration hub; FuturLab has operated as a hybrid, remote-friendly studio since 2020 while maintaining this central facility.

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  • Brighton Registered Office

    Preston Park House, South Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SB, United KingdomBrighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom

    Official corporate registered office on Companies House.

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